One of the best things about the holiday season in Utah is all of the beautiful lights and decorations. No matter where you go in the Beehive State, you'll likely come across some magnificent light shows, such as Christmas at Temple Square. We've rounded up some of the best in the Beehive State for you to begin making your plans. Here are just 12 of the best places to view Christmas lights in Utah.
1. Temple Square, Salt Lake City
Temple Square is one of the most well-known and popular places to view Christmas lights in Utah. Pay attention to the hundreds of lights on each tree and make sure you stop by the animated nativity in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. It is also free to see these holiday lights.
2. Luminaria, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season in Utah is at Luminaria, a holiday light display at Thanksgiving Point. During this event, you'll take a bright and enchanting walk through the Ashton Gardens. You'll want to purchase your tickets to this event in advance as it's a popular holiday tradition.
3. This is the Place Heritage Park
Visit the past at Candlelight Christmas at This is the Place Heritage Park. Old-fashioned decorations, carolers, and homemade Christmas crafts are just a few of the activities at this seasonal event.
4. Helper
The best way to celebrate Christmas in Utah? Head to Helper, Utah's Christmas Town. Plan your visit to Helper during the annual parade and make sure to walk down Main Street to see the incredible lights as well.
5. Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City
At Hogle Zoo, you can enjoy more than 200 animated light displays, life-size animal-shaped lanterns, treats, and so much more. These are considered some of the best Christmas lights in Utah.
6. Christmas in the Canyon, Tuacahn Amphitheater, Ivins
Christmas in the Canyon offers lights, music, and activities for the entire family. Admission to see these Christmas lights in Utah is free but if you want to enjoy the live nativity, you will need to purchase a ticket.
7. Ice Castles, Midway
The Ice Castles in Midway features Incredible ice sculptures and lights. While this attraction won’t open until January, they’re still worth a mention here as they'd make a great post-Christmas activity for the whole family.
8. Willard Bay State Park
For the perfect family-friendly activity during the holiday season in Utah, drive through the incredible light display at Willard Bay State Park.
9. Ogden City Christmas Village
For a wonderful holiday season in Utah, head to the Ogden City Christmas Village. Visit through the end of December and wander through Santa’s Christmas Village with adorable little cottages. Stop in at Santa’s Castle for a visit with The Man.
10. CLAS Ropes Provo River Cruise
Grab the entire family and take a Christmas Cruise on the Provo River with Santa. You'll see thousands of lights and some pretty incredible holiday scenes. Plus, the lights reflecting off the water are beautiful!
11. Salem Pond Town Christmas
Enjoy the beautiful lights along the pond this holiday season in Utah. This is another one of those family-friendly Christmas events that will become a favorite tradition.
12. Festival of Lights, Spanish Fork
Listen to holiday music while you drive through this Christmas light display. Sit back and enjoy and thousands of lights — it's quite the sight! A visit to the Festival of Lights in Spanish Fork is sure to be a tradition for years to come.
Have you been to Christmas at Temple Square or any of these other light displays? Does your town have a cool holiday light display? If so, we'd love to know about it! Please add a photo or video to our comments section!
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